All 3 Uses of
righteous
in
Dune
- …. the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the righteous and the valor of the brave.†
Book 1
- Even an Emperor may tremble before Muad'Dib, for he has the strength of righteousness and heaven smiles upon him.†
Book 3
- Did the legend not say: "And his word shall carry death eternal to those who stand against righteousness."†
Book 3 *
Definition:
-
(righteous as in: a righteous cause) morally correct; or morally justified
or:
acting or feeling morally superior -- especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")